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Daily Schedule in Granada

Learn what a typical day has in store studying abroad at the Spanish Academy in Granada

For four weeks, all programming, events, activities, field trips, meetings and meals will be in Spanish. From morning assembly until lights out, you’ll be wrapped in the language with a group of new friends, teachers and residential staff.

Morning Assembly

For 20 minutes after breakfast each morning, all students gather together for a casual assembly. Teachers and residential staff may perform skits, show music videos, or share creative presentations. It’s fun, unpredictable and all “in language” as you get warmed up for the day of academic, cultural, and recreational activities ahead.

Class Time

During the week you will spend approximately three hours a day in language classes. You will stay with your language level group and follow a course of study specially designed so that you can survive and thrive in a full-immersion environment. Learn more here: Curriculum & Classes in Granada.

Cultural Exploration

The Academy’s hands-on “Cultural Exploration” classes are 2 hours long on weekdays. These classes change every week and allow students the opportunity to actively explore authentic aspects of Spanish culture. In Granada the classes may focus on topics such as:

Spanish Cooking

Traditional Spanish Dancing

The Music of Spain

Arts and Crafts in Spain

Mealtime

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’ll have every meal with your new friends and stay in language. Early on there may be some humor and difficulty staying in language, but it’s good fun and teachers or RAs will be there to provide encouragement. Meals are eaten family style in Centro Ave Mariá Casa Madre cafeteria, but on field trips and excursions students will have opportunities to explore Spanish cuisine from local restaurants and vendors. If you have any dietary restrictions, please make sure to contact us.

Afternoon Activities

Afternoon activities change every day and may include painting, collage, watching Spanish TV, or going for chocolate and churros at a local shop in Granada. You can also choose sports like soccer, basketball, yoga, or Frisbee. RAs lead all afternoon activities and supply students with the vocabulary they need to have fun and stay in language.

Free Time

You’ll have some down time every day, when you’ll be able to exercise, write in your journal, do some laundry, take a walk, chill with friends, take a shower before dinner or all of the above.

Evening Activities & Evening Assembly

Evening activities vary day by day. Some days students will spend extra time reviewing coursework with their teachers. Other evenings, RAs will lead Student Interest Clubs, where students can dive deeper into areas of their choosing such as sports, music, yearbook, dance, videography, or theater. Students may have special performances or "Movie Nights" planned in the evening for them as well.

Evening Assembly takes place once a week and is a chance for you to see what your friends have been learning in their language classes. Think songs, skits, games, and interactive activities. It’s usually entertaining and a great opportunity to see how your peers are progressing.

The End of the Day

After evening activities, it is your time to meet back in your housing with your friends and residential staff. Enjoy a snack with friends. Listen to some music. Maybe share a funny story, divulge a recent triumph, or express your thoughts and concerns. Before too long, you’ll be ready to crash, so you can get started the next day.

Weekends

The weekends offer extended free time to relax or review, but also to explore the city and greater Spain. Read about the places you may go with us here: Field Trips & Excursions in Granada